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Discarded SpaceX Rocket Stage on Collision Course with Moon
A discarded SpaceX rocket stage is on a high-speed collision course with the Moon, with scientists anticipating a rare accidental impact. The rocket stage, which was part of a lunar mission, is expected to crash into the lunar surface. While the event is described as accidental and not SpaceX's intent, scientists are awaiting the impact, which may be visible from Earth.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 6 · Right 3 n = 11
- Left (2): National Herald, The Hindu
- Centre (6 votes, 7 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times, The Tribune
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Firstpost, The Pioneer
- International (5): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, France 24, Reuters